Hadrian’s Wall Copyright © Barry Smith 2012. All Rights Reserved. Day 5 - Banks to Carlisle 14.2 miles   Today again, was a dry and pleasant day and following a good breakfast we were off to Carlisle. Again it would be a  while before we caught sight of the wall itself,Vallum we would have to be satisfied with following the Vallum through  rich farmland. The time of the year was obvious – we were in the middle of the lambing season – and our day was  punctuated with newborn. On past Walton with its green Victorian church and it isn’t long before we get our first glimpse  of the taller buildings of Carlisle in the distance. Following our route we skirted Carlisle Airport to our left, (which appeared to  be quite a low key operation), Cafeand soon dropped down towards Crosby  where we came to a self-service refreshment stop at High Crosby Farm which was much appreciated by us and  probably most passing this way. In the village, the church had a most unusual and impressive grave and headstone,  which attracted our interest, and we were soon down a track arriving at the River Eden and walking along the riverbank.  Departing from the river we pass over the M6 toards Rickerby passing  Linstock Castle which is more of a tower  than castle. FollyIn the distance we  can see the fells north of Keswick which is the outer edge of the Lake District.  Proceeding further, we come pass an isolated tower – a folly – in the middle of a field  just outside Rickerby and are  soon going through Rickerby Park on the outskirts of Carlisle over the Memorial Bridge and the river. A riverbank walk  now brings us into the centre of the city and our accommodation for the night, The Townhouse a most pleasant bed and  breakfast establishment. Later on we are all fascinated by observing the activities in Carlisle on a Saturday night and content ourselves with a  meal at Vivaldi’s, a popular Italian restaurant in the city centre.  Day 5 - Banks to Carlisle